Hôtel Le Charron, hôtel particulier dans le 4e arrondissement de Paris
Hôtel Le Charron is a 17th-century private mansion on the Ile Saint-Louis situated at 13-15 quai de Bourbon on the northern bank. Built between 1637 and 1640 by architect Sébastien Bruand for Jean Charron, a French finance official, the structure displays stone walls and simple windows that reflect the architectural style of that period.
The house was designed by architect Sébastien Bruand between 1637 and 1640 as a private residence for a French finance official. In the early 20th century, from 1912 onwards, it became the workshop of Belgian sculptor Yvonne Serruys and her French husband Pierre Mille, transforming it into a center for artistic work.
The name 'Hôtel Le Charron' refers to a craftsman who made wooden carts and vehicles. The mansion remains a quiet witness to this artisan heritage within the historic fabric of the island.
The mansion sits on Ile Saint-Louis, a quiet island on the Seine that is easily walkable and near other historic sites. Since it is private property, it is not open for daily visits, but the facade offers a pleasant view from the street.
A historic well sits in the courtyard, standing for centuries though no longer in use and filled with earth. This silent remnant from the 17th century offers a direct glimpse into the everyday life of that era.
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